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Technology launches, recovered children, awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy.
New AI-Powered Facial Recognition App Launches for Border Region Missing Children Cases
Our latest mobile application uses advanced AI facial recognition and geolocation technology to help identify and locate missing children across the southern border region. The app is now available to law enforcement partners in Texas, Arizona, and California.
Three Children Reunited With Families After Coordinated Digital Campaign
A targeted social media awareness campaign led to tips that helped reunite three children with their families in Texas and Arizona. The campaign reached over 2.4 million people across Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Guardians Partners With 12 New Advocacy Organizations Across the Southwest
Expanding our network to increase reach and resources for finding children lost during the border crisis. New partners include faith-based organizations, community groups, and digital rights advocates.
Congressional Report Confirms 85,000+ Unaccompanied Children Remain Unaccounted For
A new congressional report confirms that tens of thousands of children who entered the US as unaccompanied minors between 2021 and 2025 remain unaccounted for. Guardians is calling for immediate action.
Version 3.0 of Our Missing Children Database Launches With Real-Time Search
Our upgraded database now features real-time search, cross-agency data sharing, and an improved tip submission system. Over 2,100 cases are now tracked with full documentation.
Volunteer Network Surpasses 500 Active Digital Searchers
Our volunteer network has grown to over 500 active digital searchers who help monitor social media, submit tips, and spread awareness about missing children cases.
National Awareness Campaign Reaches 10 Million People in April
Our April awareness campaign, focused on the border crisis children, reached over 10 million people across digital platforms — our largest campaign to date.
Guardians Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee on Missing Border Children
Our executive director testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, presenting data on the scale of the crisis and calling for a dedicated federal task force.
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